Container



P. F, BOEYE CONTAINER June 16, 1936.

Fi1ed sept. 1, 1934 2 sheets-sheet 1 P. F. BOEYE l CONTAINER June 16, 1936.

2 sheets-sheet 2` Filed Sept. l, 1934 paul F. Boaga Patented June 16, 1936 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE CONTAINER Application Septemberl, 1934, Serial No. 742,437

4Claims.

My invention relates to containers and particularly to a container having a packing structure therein vfor holding an article within the container spaced from the walls thereof.

Another object of the invention resides in constructing the packing structure from sheet material such as paper board or similar material and in bending the same to form the desired construction, A still further object of the invention resides .in constructing the packing structure with four spacers disposed along the walls of the container and holding. an article therein spaced from said walls.

A feature of the inventionresides in constructing each of the spacers with flanges and witlfa rib connecting said flanges, said spacers having parts engaging the walls of the container and other parts engaging the article disposed within the container.

Another object of the invention resides in constructing the ribs with bases parallel with the walls oi' the container and with struts connecting the nanges of the spacers with the bases thereof.

Afeature ofthe invention resides in constructing said ribs and flanges from a sheet oi' material folded along parallel lines to form the various parts of the spacer.'

A still further object of the invention resides in arranging the flanges to engage the corners of the container to hold the rib in proper form. AnfobJect-of the invention resides in arranging one of said flanges in onecorner of the con- 35 tainer andin arranging the other flange in a manner-to engage the iirst named flange of the adjacent'spacerto preventthe packing structure from collapsing prior to ther-insertion of the article within the container. fige,

Another object ci' the invention resides in providing as a modification, a structure in which the flanges of the spacers are disposed adjacent the walls of the container and vthe ribs extending in'- wardly therefrom, with the bases of the ribs in 45 engagement with the article within the container.

An object. of the invention resides in providing as another modification of the invention a construction in which the flanges do not engage the corners of the container and in which a bottom 50 structure is used having iianges bent upwardly therefrom` and formed with slots for the reception of the struts of the rib for holding the said struts from spreading and for depriving the spacers from movement along the walls of the container.

.u Other objects of the invention reside in the novel combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter illustrated and/or described.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a container illus- 5 trating an embodiment of my invention with parts y of the container cut away to show the construction of the packing structure therein.

Fig. 2 is a plan sectional view of the structure shown in Fig. 1 with an article in the container. 10

Fig. 3 is a plan sectional view of a container embodying my invention showing the parts arranged prior to the insertion of the article into the container.

Fig. 4 is a developed view of the blank used in 15 lthe formation of one of the spacers of thek invention. said view being drawn to a reduced scale.

Fig. 5 is an elevational sectional view taken on line 5 5 of Fig. 2. Fig. 6 is a view similar to Flggf 2 of`a-modiiica- 2o tion of the invention. 4

Figs. 7 and 8 are views similai` to Figs. 2 and"5 of still another form of the invention.A

Fig. 9 is a developed 'view of the blank from which the spacers used vin the container shown in 25 Figs. 'I and 8 are constructed.

Fig. '10 is a developed view of the blank from which the bottom structure used in connection with the spacers shown in Figs. 'I and 8 is constructed.

In the packing oi' cylindrical objects within rectangular containers and particularly where the object has protruding parts, considerable damage is done to the article in the handling and shipment of the container if the protruding parts come in contact with the walls of the container. 'I'he present invention provides an exceedingly simple and practical construction by means of which an ordinary container may be employed and an article packed therein and held in spaced 40 relation to the walls of the container in a manner to .protect the same and to prevent injury thereto.

In Figs. 1 lto 5 inclusive,'I have shown one form of my invention. This form of the invention embodies a container I0 in which is disposed a packing structure II by means of which an grticle such as indicated at I2 may be held withlin the container I0 in proper spaced relation with respect thereto. These rvarious parts will now be described in detail. f Although my invention 4may be used to pack any desired object, the -same is particularly adaptable for thepacking of a cylindrical article such as shown in Figs. 2 and 5. The par- 55 ticular article illustrated happens to be a pressure cooker which consists of a cylindrical body 23 formed with a curved lower edge 41. The upper portion of this body is open and may be closed through a cover 53 provided with an arcuate upper surface 32. A gauge 3i is attached to the cover 33 near the center thereof. By means of a number of clamp screws 34, cover 33 is held attached to the body 23. The clamp screws 34 project outwardly beyond the body 23 of the container.

'Ihe container I3 may be constructed of wood, paper or metal. In this application for patent the container is shown as constructed of paper and is formed to provide sides I3 and I4 and ends I3 and I3. The end I3 and theside I4^are connected together through a ribbon I1 which is glued to the same. Issuing outwardly from the upper ends of the walls I3, I4, I3 and I3 are flaps I3 which when folded into overlying relation provide a closure I3 for the top of the container. Similar flaps 2I walls I3, I3, I3 and I3 and foldable into overlying position are adapted to be glued together to form a bottom 22 fox the container. 1

The packing structure I I consists of four spacers 23, 24, 23 and 23 which are identical in construction. For this reason only the spacer 23 will be described in detail. This spacer is constructed from paper board formed from a blank 23 such as illustrated in Fig. 4. 'I'his blank is of a height less than the height of the article I2 below the clamp screws 34 so as to clear the same and is of a length somewhat greater than the length or width of the walls I3, I4, I3 andei3 of the container. This blank is scored near the central portion thereof along four parallel score lines 3I3, 323, 333 and 343. When the blank 23 is folded along the score lines in the manner shown in Fig. 1 two flanges 333 and 313 are formed which are connected together through an outwardly extending rib 333. The rib 333 is formed with a base 333 parallel with the wall I3 of the container when the spacer is installed `within the same and is further constructed with two struts 4 I 3 and 423 which project outwardly from the flanges 333 and 313 and which serve to connect the base 333 to the said flanges. The length oi' the blank 23 is such that when the extreme edges 433 and 443 of the blank 23 engage the corners of the container the said spacer assumes the form shown in Fig. l, in which the base 333 of rib 333 rests against the wall I3 and so that the two corners 433 and 433 formed between the flanges 333 and 313 and the struts 4I3 and 423 are spaced from one another.

The spacers 24, 23 and 23 are identical with spacer 23 as previously stated and corresponding parts of said spacers have been indicated by similar reference characters, in which the last numeral has been supplanted by a numeral corresponding to the last numeral of said spacers.

In the use of the invention the four spacers 23, 24, 23 and 23 are arranged within the open container as shown in Fig. 3. It will be noted that the edges 443, 444, 443 and 443 of the various spacers are disposed in the four corners of the container. It will also be noted that the other edges 433, 434, 433 and 433 are arranged to engage the nanges 313, 314, 313 and 313 of the adjoining spacers. This causes end pressure to be applied to the respective spacers holding the same in proper position. Were the spacers disposed as shown in Fig. 2, the same on account of the resiliency of the material from which the issuing from the bottom of the said spacers are constructed move inwardly into the interior of the container and prevent the insertion of the article I2 into the container and between said spacers. This would be particularly true if the spacers were all constructed integral from a single sheet of material. By constructing the spacers separate and by arranging them as shown in Fig. 3, the spacers may be held in the form shown which permits of inserting the article into the container. After the spacers have been so arranged the article is placed into the container, the rounded edge 41 'of the cylindrical body 23 of the article is resting upon the upper edges 483, 484, 435 and 433 of the various spacers. By applying pressure downwardly upon the article I2, the same is forced in between the various spacers until the bottom 49 of said article rests upon the bottom 22 of the container I3. The flanges 333, 334, 333 and 363 may now be moved inwardly toward the respective walls I3, I3, I4 and I3 of the container and until the said flanges occupy the positions shown in Fig. 2. The various corners 433, 434, 433, 433, 463, 464, 463 and 433 then engage the article along the cylindrical body 23 thereof and hold the same properly spaced from the walls of the container III. If desired, other packing means may be employed at the top of the article I2 to hold the same from the top I3 of the container III. Where the article I2 is a pressure cooker, the same is usually provided with a gauge 3|. Where such is the case a rectangular tube 35 of paper is employed which is placed over the said gauge. This tube engages the under surface of the top I3 and rests upon the upper surface 32 of the cover 33 of the cooker. By means of this construction the article is held from up and down movement within the container I3.

By means of the construction shown, an article such as a pressure cooker may be conveniently and effectively packed so as to permit of shipment without danger of injury or damage to the article. Through the use of the packing structure employed, the article is held spaced from the walls of the container so as to prevent injury to the fastening lugs and screws and to the other protruding parts of the article contained.

In Fig. 6 I have shown a modification of the invention. I'he various parts of the container and packing structure used in this form of the r invention are identical with those disclosed in Figs. 1 and 2 with the exception that the parts have been arranged somewhat differently. In view of the fact that the parts are identical in construction, the same g will not be described. However, the same reference numerals have been used to designate these parts, the said reference numerals having the suffix a added thereto. In this form of the invention shown in this view, the -varlous flanges 333a, 334a, 33311 363e, and 313a, 314a, 313e and 313a are arrangedto abut against the walls I3a, I3a, I4a and vI3a of the container. At the same time the bases 333g, 33411, 3330. and 33Go rest against the cylindrical body portion 29a of the article I2a. In all other respects the construction shown in Fig. 6 is the same as that previously described.

In Figs. 7 to i0, I have shown a modied form of the invention. In this form of the invention the container is constructed Without bottom flaps. The container being otherwise the same as that shown in Figs. 1 to 5 and the article being the same as described in conjunction with the form of the invention shown in Figs. 1 to 5, these parts will not be further described and the same refg sults. With the parts arranged as disclosed, the

erence numerals will be used to designate correspending parts. These reference numerals will, however, have the suffix b added thereto to distinguish them from the former reference characters.

In the form of the invention shown in Figs. '1 to 10, a separate bottom 56 is employed which is adapted to be inserted into the open lower end of the container lllb. This bottom is constructed from a blank 58 which is scored along transverse lines 59 and 6| and along longitudinal lines 62 and 63. Said blank vis, further sheared along lines 64, 65, B6 and 61 so that when the blank is folded along the score lines 59, 6|, 62 and 63, flanges 1| 12, 13 and' 14 are provided which extend upwardlyfrom the bottom proper. Ink addition, corner pieces 15, 16, 11 and 18 are provided which overlie the adjoining flanges and which assist in stiflening and reinforcing the entire construction. The flanges 1|, 12, 13 and 14 are constructed at the centers of the same through said flanges and up to the various score lines 59, 6|,

62 and 63. These slots serve a purpose to be presently ydescribed in detail.

In conjunction with the form of the invention shown in Figs. 1 to I0, four spacers 23h, 24b, 25b and 2Gb areemployed whichare similar to the spacers 23, 24, 25 and 26 used with the form of the invention shown in Figs. 1 to 5. These spacers are somewhat shorter than the spacers previously described, but otherwise are constructed identically the same. The description of said spacers will hence not be repeated. Similar reference numerals have been used in the drawings to indicate the corresponding parts, said reference numerals differing from those previously used in the addition of the suffix b to the same.

In the use of the invention, the bottom 56 is inserted into the container |0b with the flanges 1| 12, 13 and 14 projecting upwardly therefrom. Spacer 23h is next placed in the container with the portions of the struts 4|3b and 423b contacting one another at the corners 453b'and 463i). These two portions of the spacer at said corners are inserted into the slot 8| bringing the two flanges 363D and 3131 between the flange 1| and the wall 3b of the container. In like manner the other spacers 24h, 25b and 26h are also inserted in place. After the parts are in proper position, the various flanges 1|, 12, 13 and 14 are secured to the walls |3b, |4b, |517 and |611 through staples 99 which are applied by an ordinary stitching machine. Through the particular construction employed, the various spacers are held in proper position and in contact with the walls of the container. This permits of readily inserting the article into the container and prevents the possible movement of the spacers inwardly to obstruct such insertion.

My invention is highly advantageous in that an extremely simple and practical packing is provided for cylindrical articles and particularly for articles with protruding parts adapted to be readily injured in the event that the same engage the Walls of the container in which the article is placed. My invention can be constructed at a nominal cost and can be manufactured by readily available paper box machinery. My invention functions in an extremely effective and practical manner to produce the desired rearticle can easily be placed into the container and when once introduced therein, remains permanently in position until removed.

Changes in the specific form of my invention,-

as herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of my invention.

Having described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

1. In combination with a rectangular container having a bottom and side and end walls connected thereto, packing means within said container comprising spacers adjacent each of the walls thereof, said spacers being constructed of sheet material .folded to provide flanges at the ends of the spacers, bases intermediate the ends of the spacers disposed parallel with the walls of the container and engaging said walls, and struts connecting the flanges and bases, said flanges extending diagonally from the ends of said struts and to the corners of the container, said spacers at the junctures oi.' the struts and flanges engaging an article within the container to hold` the article spaced from the walls of the container.

2. In combination with a rectangular container having a bottom and side and end walls connected thereto, packing means within said containercomprising a spacer adjacent one of said walls, said spacer having two vertically extending flanges, a base intermediate the flanges and extending parallel to said wall, and struts connecting said base and flanges, said flanges extending diagonally from the ends cf said struts and to the corners of the container at the ends of said wall, said spacer at the junctures of said struts and :flanges engaging an article within the container to hold the article spaced from the wall of the container adjacent which the spacer is disposed.

3. In combination with a rectangular container having a bottom and side and end walls connected thereto, packing means within said container comprising a spacer adjacent one of said walls, said spacer having two vertically extending flanges, a. base intermediate the flanges and extending parallel to said wall, and struts connecting said base and flanges, said flanges extending diagonally from the ends of said struts and to the corners of the container at the ends of said wall, the ends of said flanges at the junctures of said struts therewith being spaced from one another to provide twin line engagement with a circular article disposed within said container. K

, 4. In combination with a rectangular\l container having a bottom and side and ends walls connected thereto, packing means within said container comprising a spacer adjacent one of said walls, said spacer having two planiform flanges, a base intermediate the flanges and extending parallel to s aid wall, and struts connecting said base and flanges, said flanges extending directly from said struts to the corners of the container at the ends of said wall, said spacer at the junctures of said struts and flanges engaging an article within the container to hold the article spaced from the wall of the container adjacent which the spacer is-disposed.

PAUL F. BOEYE. 

